MPs call for police inquiry into Russell Brand allegations

Politicians urge women to speak to officers about claims of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by Brand

Police should be called in to investigate rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse allegations against Russell Brand, senior politicians have said.

Both the chair of the Commons women and equalities committee, Caroline Nokes, and the pensions minister, Laura Trott, on Monday expressed their hope that women who have described their painful experiences with Brand would come forward and speak to officers.